Thunderstorm Wind — Bent, Colorado

2021-05-14 · near Caddoa, Bent, Colorado

Event narrative

Power pole blown down 4 miles southeast Caddoa.

Wider weather episode

An upper level disturbance moving across the region along with increasing moisture at the surface allowed thunderstorms to develop across the plains on this day. Severe storms did occur, primarily across the eastern plains, with large hail up to two inches being observed.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 962782. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.